The Amazing Shrinking Giraffe
- February 16, 2020
- Paul Bird
Get on Steam"The Amazing Shrinking Giraffe" is a whimsical adventure game where players control a giraffe that can shrink and grow to solve puzzles across different environments. With a unique art style and charming characters, players will embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. The game features physics-based puzzle mechanics and an original story that explores themes of change and adaptation.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting and imaginative concept, allowing players to shrink and explore various universes while battling snakes.
- Many players found the game to be technically impressive, showcasing complex mechanics and a unique art style that some described as a modern art form.
- The game has evoked strong emotional responses, with some players claiming it changed their perception of the universe and praising the developer, Paul Bird, as a genius.
- The game is plagued by critical design flaws, including bugs that make enemies invincible and can lead to softlocks, rendering it nearly unplayable.
- Many players expressed frustration with the lack of clear instructions and controls, making it difficult to understand how to progress in the game.
- Despite its creative potential, several reviews described the game as more of a broken prototype than a fully realized game, leading to a lack of engagement after initial novelty.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring fun mechanics and interesting characters that enhance the experience of space exploration. Players appreciate the blend of silliness and depth, making it a refreshing addition to the genre.
“The mechanics are fun to mess around with for a little while, even beyond the silliness of the concept.”
“The new interesting characters, lore, and mechanics have pulled me in again, and I can finally enjoy the space exploration game I wished for those many years ago.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its beautiful writing and deep character development, evoking strong emotional responses from players. Paul Bird's narrative not only captivates with its engaging plot about the "amazing shrinking giraffe" but also explores profound themes, suggesting a deeper understanding of the universe.
“This game has a beautifully written story; I almost cried at the character development throughout the narrative.”
“Paul Bird has not only cracked the formula for creating a perfect video game, but as he details in the story of the amazing shrinking giraffe, he has also uncovered the formula for the universe and why it happened.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users perceiving them as low quality, while others appreciate the avant-garde artistic choice and vibrant colors. Overall, the visual style is seen as a bold and intentional design decision by the developers.
“The new graphics may seem low quality, but I think it’s just an avant-garde artistic choice made by the development team, and I actually quite like the bright colors.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor and impressive construction, though players note that it requires patience due to a frustrating camera system and some annoying sound effects. Overall, the humor adds a charming touch to the experience despite these drawbacks.
“This lovingly made, humorous, and impressively built game is really interesting.”
